Building Materials and Technology in Hong Kong, Expanded Second Edition 香港建築技術及應用，第二版

This book is a thorough documentation of tectonics in the Hong Kong construction industry. It looks at how buildings have been designed and built in a high-density city in a subtropical climate. Written in both Chinese and English, it covers almost all aspects of building materials and technology in Hong Kong with a succinct sequence that follows the construction process of a building project. Providing invaluable information on the application of building materials and technology, case studies bring together 18 local projects that embrace a wide range of building types: single-storey buildings and high-rise towers; private developments and public institutional constructions; offices and residences. In addition to introducing new case studies, this expanded second edition presents modular integrated construction, or prefabricated units, and demonstrates how pilot projects have enhanced the efficiency and quality of construction of cross-border developments. This edition also explores the future use of AI tools in design and building information modelling, as well as operations and management throughout the building lifecycle.

Building Materials and Technology in Hong Kong is an indispensable reference for students in architecture, surveying, and construction, as well as professionals and practitioners involved in building design and construction.

Wong Wah Sang (黃華生) is an experienced architect and honorary associate professor in the Department of Architecture, the University of Hong Kong.

Chan Wing Yan, Alice (陳詠欣) is a registered architect in Hong Kong and director of her private practice, Architectural Project Unit Limited.

Wai Chui Chi, Rosman (衞翠芷) is a registered architect and adjunct associate professor in the Faculty of Architecture, the University of Hong Kong.

Kee Yee Chun, Tris (祁宜臻) is a registered architect in Hong Kong and associate professor in the Department of Building and Real Estate, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Choi Kam Lung, Franky (蔡錦龍) is a registered architect in Hong Kong with a PRC Class 1 Registered Architect Qualification and is the Architects Regional Council Asia (ARCASIA) Ar. Barry Will Award convenor (2020–present).

Xie Jingxuan, Lila (謝婧萱) is a researcher in the Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.